Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

Pupils opt to study A Level Computer Science for different reasons: • Most want the option to study Computer Science itself at university. The AQA A Level gives you a very good grounding in the subject, and also some insight into what computer science really is ‐ and whether it will be a subject you will enjoy. • Some plan to study Physics, Chemistry, or Biology at university, and have heard that many such degrees now involve writing programs. To have learned programming to A Level standard provides a good synergy with Science. • Some enjoy programming as a hobby and would like the opportunity to learn more advanced skills, like object-oriented programming.